The Revolutionary Years, 1775-1789: The Art of American Power During the Early Republic

by William Nester

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The Revolutionary Years, 1775-1789, reveals how the nation's leaders asserted power during the fourteen crucial years from the Revolution's first shots at Lexington in April 1775 to the adoption of the Constitution in 1789.

The American Revolution unfolded in two phases, winning independence and then creating"a more perfect union" that guaranteed representation and natural rights for all citizens. To prevail in those struggles the Founders had to tap and eventually master two powerful historic forces-nationalism and liberalism.

National leadership is about mastering the dynamic among a country's interests, power, and policies. Although military battles were relatively infrequent...Read more
  • ISBN10 1597976741
  • ISBN13 9781597976749
  • Publish Date 31 July 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Potomac Books Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 174
  • Language English